This is Turn 1 Gaming a local card hobby/gaming shop in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They hold events every week from Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh. Turn 1 Gaming has fostered and enriched a community of gamers while supply a safe and friendly environment for all ages.

The manager Travis is a kind and friendly man who helps run the Pokemon tournaments every Sunday. He is always willing to teach others any games they are interested and helps to keep the store a family friendly environment. The store which is a part of Level Up Games and Hobbies a local Knoxville store.

Turn 1 Gaming is a recently new store as it opened in August 2018. They have been building a big following shortly after with daily events and games to be played. There are prizes readily available to those who win and the buy in is completely optional. Experience isn’t need to join as the people are friendly and always open to teach individuals how to play.

To get into the hobby of these card games the price to start is relatively cheap with the option to buy a starter deck. These are generally around the $20 range and is a low cost to learn if you will enjoy the game. The main aspect that Turn 1 Gaming provides is an outlet for individuals to nurture friendships with a similar passion.

There are also cool and inventive ways to play these games for longtime fans looking to switch up their game and learn new strategies. This is known as a draft where new packs of cards are opened right on the spot and individuals take turns choosing cards to build a deck right there. This opens up a large amount of strategy that is need to succeed in the game.

The store isn’t just about card and board games though as they also provide a plethora of used games and movies available to purchase. These range from classics such as the Super Nintendo all the way to modern consoles and games such as the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

So come on down to Turn 1 Gaming and have fun learning a new and exciting hobby or just come and make a few new friends. As Travis said, “The main thing is to have fun.”